MG HS: Which Version Should You Buy?
The MG HS range offers a clear choice between value, performance, efficiency and drivetrain flexibility. The first generation, produced from 2018 to 2025, has seven listed versions spanning 162–291 hp, including FWD and AWD configurations. The second generation, in production since 2024, has three listed versions with 170–231 hp, all with FWD.
The MG HS range offers a clear choice between value, performance, efficiency and drivetrain flexibility. The first generation, produced from 2018 to 2025, has seven listed versions spanning 162–291 hp, including FWD and AWD configurations. The second generation, in production since 2024, has three listed versions with 170–231 hp, all with FWD. For most buyers comparing specifications alone, the second-generation 1.5 i DCT is the balanced gasoline choice, the second-generation 1.5 i Hybrid AT combines stronger performance with a hybrid drivetrain, and the first-generation 1.5 DCT 4WD or 2.0 DCT with AWD is the answer when AWD is essential.
MG HS generations compared
The first-generation MG HS is an SUV 5-doors produced from 2018 to 2025. Its seven listed versions include 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre gasoline engines, two 1.5-litre hybrid outputs, FWD and AWD, and exclusively 7-speed Robotic transmissions. Depending on the version, output ranges from 162 hp to 291 hp, while torque ranges from 250 Nm to 480 Nm.
The second-generation MG HS is an SUV 5-doors produced since 2024. Its three listed versions are the 1.5 i DCT, 1.5 i Hybrid AT and 2.0 i AT. All use FWD, but their transmissions differ: the 1.5 i DCT has a 7-speed Robotic gearbox, the 1.5 i Hybrid AT has a 2-speed Automatic, and the 2.0 i AT has a 9-speed Automatic. Output ranges from 170 hp to 231 hp, with torque from 275 Nm to 380 Nm.
The generational change is not simply a universal increase in performance. The second-generation gasoline 1.5 i DCT gains 1 hp over the first-generation 169 hp 1.5 DCT and 1.5 DCT 4WD, but torque rises by 25 Nm. The second-generation 2.0 i AT retains 231 hp while gaining 10 Nm over both first-generation 2.0 DCT versions. However, the first generation contains the most powerful HS in the supplied specifications: the 291 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT, which exceeds the second-generation 1.5 i Hybrid AT by 67 hp and 134 Nm.
MG HS engine specs and version comparison
Every listed MG HS engine has 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, Turbo boost, Direct injection (direct), and a Front, transverse installation. All versions specify 95 fuel. The differences lie in displacement, output, transmission and drive.
| Generation and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second generation — 2.0 i AT | 231 hp / 169 kW | 380 Nm | 1986 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 9-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second generation — 1.5 i DCT | 170 hp / 125 kW | 275 Nm | 1496 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second generation — 1.5 i Hybrid AT | 224 hp / 164 kW | 346 Nm | 1496 cc | Hybrid | 4 Inline | Turbo | 2-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT, 169 hp | 169 hp / 124 kW | 250 Nm | 1490 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT 4WD | 169 hp / 124 kW | 250 Nm | 1490 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| First generation — 2.0 DCT, FWD | 231 hp / 169 kW | 370 Nm | 1995 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation — 2.0 DCT, AWD | 231 hp / 169 kW | 370 Nm | 1995 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| First generation — 1.5 Hybrid DCT, 258 hp | 258 hp / 189 kW | 370 Nm | 1490 cc | Hybrid | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 Hybrid DCT, 291 hp | 291 hp / 214 kW | 480 Nm | 1490 cc | Hybrid | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT, 162 hp | 162 hp / 119 kW | 250 Nm | 1490 cc | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
Power per litre helps separate versions that otherwise share similar engine sizes. The second-generation 1.5 i DCT develops approximately 114 hp per litre, while the 1.5 i Hybrid AT reaches approximately 150 hp per litre. In the first generation, the 169 hp 1.5 DCT and 1.5 DCT 4WD produce approximately 113 hp per litre, the 258 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT approximately 173 hp per litre, and the 291 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT approximately 195 hp per litre. Both first-generation 2.0 DCT versions and the second-generation 2.0 i AT deliver approximately 116 hp per litre.
MG HS performance and fuel economy
| Generation and exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second generation — 2.0 i AT | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation — 1.5 i DCT | 9.6 s | 195 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Second generation — 1.5 i Hybrid AT | 7.9 s | 190 km/h | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT, 169 hp | 9.6 s | 190 km/h | 7.7 l/100 km |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT 4WD | 9.6 s | 190 km/h | 7.7 l/100 km |
| First generation — 2.0 DCT, FWD | 7.6 s | 210 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km |
| First generation — 2.0 DCT, AWD | 7.6 s | 210 km/h | 8.6 l/100 km |
| First generation — 1.5 Hybrid DCT, 258 hp | 6.9 s | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 Hybrid DCT, 291 hp | 5.8 s | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT, 162 hp | 9.6 s | 190 km/h | 7.7 l/100 km |
The second-generation 1.5 i DCT is the economy-led gasoline option in the available figures. Its combined consumption of 7.6 l/100 km is 0.1 l/100 km lower than the three first-generation 1.5 DCT entries. It also reaches 195 km/h, which is 5 km/h faster than those versions, while matching their 9.6-second acceleration time.
For stronger measured acceleration, the first-generation hybrids lead. The 258 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, making it 1.0 second quicker than the second-generation 1.5 i Hybrid AT. The 291 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT records 5.8 seconds, a further 1.1 seconds quicker. Their top speeds and combined consumption are not measured, so the supplied data cannot establish whether either delivers a higher maximum speed or lower fuel use.
The first-generation FWD and AWD 2.0 DCT versions share 231 hp, 370 Nm, a 7.6-second acceleration time and a 210 km/h top speed. Their measured distinction is consumption: the FWD version uses 8.2 l/100 km combined, while the AWD version uses 8.6 l/100 km, a difference of 0.4 l/100 km.
MG HS dimensions, weight and capacity specs
Exterior dimensions, ground clearance and wheel sizes are not measured for any listed MG HS version. Trunk space is also not measured. The available comparison therefore concerns kerb weight, gross weight and fuel-tank capacity.
| Generation and exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Tank | Ground clearance | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second generation — 2.0 i AT | 1575 kg | 2050 kg | 65 l | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation — 1.5 i DCT | 1575 kg | 2050 kg | 55 l | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation — 1.5 i Hybrid AT | 1675 kg | 2150 kg | 37 l | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT, 169 hp | 1563 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT 4WD | 1563 kg | not measured | 55 l | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 2.0 DCT, FWD | 1644 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 2.0 DCT, AWD | 1644 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 Hybrid DCT, 258 hp | 1737 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 Hybrid DCT, 291 hp | 1775 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation — 1.5 DCT, 162 hp | 1563 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The second-generation 2.0 i AT and 1.5 i DCT weigh the same 1575 kg, but the 2.0 i AT supplies 61 hp and 105 Nm more. Their approximate weight-to-power figures are 6.8 kg per hp for the 2.0 i AT and 9.3 kg per hp for the 1.5 i DCT. The 1.5 i Hybrid AT weighs 100 kg more than either, yet its 224 hp produces a stronger ratio of approximately 7.5 kg per hp.
Among the first-generation versions, the 291 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT has the best approximate ratio at 6.1 kg per hp despite its 1775 kg kerb weight. The 258 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT follows at approximately 6.7 kg per hp. Both 231 hp 2.0 DCT versions achieve approximately 7.1 kg per hp, while the 169 hp 1.5 DCT and 1.5 DCT 4WD each return approximately 9.2 kg per hp.
Which MG HS version should you choose?
Choose the second-generation 1.5 i DCT if measured gasoline economy and a straightforward balance of specifications matter most. It combines 170 hp, 275 Nm, 9.6-second acceleration, a 195 km/h top speed and 7.6 l/100 km combined consumption. Compared with the first-generation 169 hp 1.5 DCT, it adds 1 hp and 25 Nm, reduces measured consumption by 0.1 l/100 km and raises top speed by 5 km/h, though it weighs 12 kg more.
Choose the second-generation 1.5 i Hybrid AT if you want the current generation with quicker measured acceleration. Its 224 hp and 346 Nm cut the 0–100 km/h time to 7.9 seconds, which is 1.7 seconds quicker than the 1.5 i DCT. It weighs 100 kg more and has a 37-litre tank rather than 55 litres, while its combined consumption is not measured.
Choose the second-generation 2.0 i AT if gasoline power, torque, transmission ratio count and tank capacity are the priorities. It has 231 hp, 380 Nm, a 9-speed Automatic and a 65-litre tank. Against the second-generation 1.5 i DCT, that means 61 hp more, 105 Nm more and 10 litres more tank capacity at the same 1575 kg kerb weight. Acceleration, top speed and consumption are not measured, so those benefits cannot be translated into a verified performance or economy advantage.
Choose the first-generation 1.5 DCT 4WD when AWD matters more than maximum output. It matches the 169 hp 1.5 DCT in power, torque, acceleration, top speed, consumption and kerb weight, but changes the drive from FWD to AWD. The supplied specifications do not record a performance or consumption penalty for that change.
Choose a first-generation 2.0 DCT for a measured combination of 231 hp, 370 Nm, 7.6-second acceleration and a 210 km/h top speed. The FWD and AWD versions have identical listed performance and weight, but FWD has the lower measured consumption by 0.4 l/100 km. Therefore, FWD is the data-led choice for economy, while AWD is the drivetrain-led choice.
Choose the first-generation 291 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT when outright acceleration is the deciding factor. It has the range’s highest listed output at 291 hp, the highest listed torque at 480 Nm and the quickest measured 0–100 km/h time at 5.8 seconds. Compared with the 258 hp 1.5 Hybrid DCT, it adds 33 hp and 110 Nm, cuts acceleration by 1.1 seconds and adds 38 kg. Fuel consumption and top speed are not measured for either hybrid, so the decision must rest on their verified power, torque, acceleration and weight figures.